SHRIMP BALLS AND GRAVY

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I have made these for years,I have no idea where this recipe first came from.It is in my handwritting ,on a sheet of old loose leaf paper.Simple and eazy and can be doubled or tripled.I buy the shrimp from the frozen food section of Wal-Mart .If you can get the fresh shrimp ,use them .But if not use the RAW frozen one..Just...

Provided by Mary R Morris

Categories     Seafood

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 19

shrimp balls
1 lb of raw shrimp
1 cup of bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1 large onion chopped
4 cloves of fresh garlic
1 tablespoon of worcestershire sauce
chopped fresh parsley ,chopped green onions
salt and pepper to taste
GRAVY::::
1/2 cup of flour
3/4 cup of oil
1 small onion chopped
1 bell pepper seeded and chopped
1 quart of water
1 can of tomato paste
2 small bay leaves
2 good size pinches of sweet basil
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. 1-Grind Shrimp ,onions and garlic in food chopper.
  • 2. 2-Place in mixing bowl:Add remaining ingredients .Mix well with hands.Shape in to small balls:Then roll into flour and fry untill brown.Take out and add to the gravy ,below....
  • 3. Gravy::::
  • 4. Make a roux,with flour and oil:Saute onions and bell pepper in roux;add water and remaining ingredients.After Shrimp Ball or Fried as above ,add them to the gravy and SIMMER on Low for a hour and a half......I serve over Rice ...But these can be used as a appetizer...
  • 5. PERSONAL NOTE::::: I often serve these as a appetizer ,or on the buffet at church dinners ..Just keep them warm in a crock pot....

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